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Energy Hog. vs. Hog Busters. 1. Saving Energy. 2. Energy Sources. 3. Energy Choices. 4. Taking Action. 5. Efficiency Tricks. 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. 20. 20. 20. 20. 20. 30. 30. 30. 30. 30. 40. 40. 40. 40. 40. 50. 50. 50. 50. 50.
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EnergyHog vs. Hog Busters
1. Saving Energy 2. Energy Sources 3. Energy Choices 4. Taking Action 5. Efficiency Tricks 10 10 10 10 10 20 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 50
110. Which is more energy efficient: a CFL or incandescent light bulb? • Answer: CFL
120. Which saves more energy: taking a bath or a shower? Answer: Shower — it uses less hot water
130. True or false: saving energy equals saving money Answer: True
140.When something is losing energy does it feel warm or cold? Answer: warm
150. What should you do when you leave a room? Answer: Turn off (or unplug)
210. Which is a renewable energy source: wind power or natural gas? • Answer: • wind power
220. What type of fuel is coal? Answer: non-renewable (or fossil)
230. What are two non-renewable energy sources? • Answers: oil, coal, natural gas, uranium
240. Which uses more energy, a Wii or a refrigerator? Answer: Wii
250. What does a footcandle meter measure? Answer: amount of light or light level in a space
310. Oil is also known as a _____ fuel (think dinosaurs). Answer: Fossil (or non-renewable)
320. Which is more efficient: a T-8 or T-12 bulb? Answer: T8 (or electronic ballasts) T8 T12
330. What are two renewable energy sources? Answers: wind, solar, geo-thermal, gravitational (or hydro/water), ocean, biomass
340. Looking at the picture below, which part of the house could lose energy? Answer: all parts indicated
350. What is one appliance that should only be run when fully loaded? Answer: dish washer or washing machine
410. What can you use to seal cracks around windows and doors? Answer: caulk (also weather stripping or insulation)
420. What does CFL stand for? • Answer: • Compact • Florescent • Lamp • (or light bulb)
430. What keeps heat from escaping through the roof of your home? • Answer: Insulation (and sealing cracks)
440. What is the unit used to measure electricity? Answer: Watt (or kilowatt)
450. When an appliance is using energy even when it's turned off, what is that called? • Answer: phantom load or vampire load
510. Looking at the picture below, what does this symbol mean? Answer: Products with the Energy Star symbol are rated as energy efficient.
520. True or false: Every degree you adjust your thermostat makes a difference to your heating and cooling cost. Answer: True
530. Name some actions that can be taken at school to save energy & money. • Answer: • We can turn off the lights and computers when they are not in use. • We can adjust the temperature of the room • We can use daylighting • We can conduct a school energy audit and present recommendations for change to the administration and school board. • We can start an energy efficiency campaign on campus. Are there other ideas?
540. What can be done to traffic signals and exit signs to save energy and money? • Answer: Traffic signals and exit signs can be upgraded to LED bulbs, which are very energy efficient. They use 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs.
550. What is the best way to make sure that your computer is not an energy vampire? Answer: Use the Power Save setting to conserve energy!
EnergyHog vs. Hog Busters Thank you for playing!
Final Round List as many reasons as you can why it is important to get rid of Energy Hogs? Reduce CO2 Reduce Air Pollution and Asthma Save Money Can you think of more?